It's always sunny in Dogpatch.

It's a vibe. An old shipyard that grew a beach, a barrel sauna and a cold plunge. Also, genuinely, the sunniest part of San Francisco.

StatusWe're open, last paddle 3pm, sauna 4pm TideNext low at 7:02pm Temp60°

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Today and the days ahead
The barrel sauna at Crane Cove Park, the deck in front of it and the towel rail beside
Sauna + cold plunge

Hot, cold, relax, repeat.

190° in the sauna, 49° in the plunge, and a sunny patio to sit in between rounds. Open seven days a week.

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Two paddlers carrying inflatable stand-up paddle boards along the beach at Crane Cove Park, the Pier 70 shipyard cranes behind them
From the journal

Fall is the best time of year to paddle in San Francisco.

Calm waters, sunny days, lots of vibes.

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Two people standing in front of the barrel sauna after a session
San Francisco Chronicle · 16 Aug 2026

“An absolute buzz that you will feel after a session.”

Adam Zolot, quoted by Erin Allday.

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Kayakers on the water in McCovey Cove alongside the Oracle Park arcade during a Giants home game
Giants game days

Bucket list: splash homer

Kayaks launch from Mission Creek Boathouse on home games, five minutes from McCovey Cove.

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The waterfront

Where you can go

The whole waterfront, Bay Bridge to India Basin, graded the way a ski map grades runs. Green stays in the cove; black is for people who know what they are doing.

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Before you launch

Plan your paddle around the current

Tell it when you want to get on the water and when you want to be back. It reads the Potrero Point predictions and tells you which way to head first.

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  • “Nicest kayak rental place I’ve ever been. Changing rooms, lockers, bathrooms, etc. super easy and lots to see nearby”
    Tommy J.
  • “I had my first paddleboarding lesson with Judah and it was amazing experience! I'll definitely come back for more lessons!”
    Iryna P.
  • “Adam and Paul were both helpful and accommodating. Thank you! The sauna is HOT and so relaxing”
    Bridget A.

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